Detestable: meaning, definitions and examples
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detestable
[ dɪˈtɛstəbəl ]
feeling
Deserving intense dislike. Very unpleasant or offensive. Hateful. Abominable.
Synonyms
abominable, despicable, hateful, odious, repugnant
Examples of usage
- It's a detestable smell.
- His behavior was absolutely detestable.
- The detestable actions of the criminal shocked the community.
- The detestable act of violence left a lasting impact on the victim.
- The detestable remarks made by the politician caused outrage.
Translations
Translations of the word "detestable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 detestável
🇮🇳 घृणित
🇩🇪 verabscheuungswürdig
🇮🇩 menjijikkan
🇺🇦 огидний
🇵🇱 wstrętny
🇯🇵 嫌悪すべき (けんおすべき)
🇫🇷 détestable
🇪🇸 detestable
🇹🇷 iğrenç
🇰🇷 혐오스러운
🇸🇦 مكروه
🇨🇿 odporný
🇸🇰 odporný
🇨🇳 可憎
🇸🇮 gnusen
🇮🇸 ógeðfelldur
🇰🇿 жиіркенішті
🇬🇪 საძაგელი
🇦🇿 iyrənc
🇲🇽 detestable
Word origin
The word 'detestable' originated from the Latin word 'detestabilis' which means deserving to be cursed. Over time, it evolved to its current usage in the English language. The term has been used in literature and everyday language to express intense dislike and aversion towards something or someone. The concept of detestable behavior or actions has been a recurring theme in moral and ethical discussions throughout history.
See also: detestably, detestation.